{"id":2955,"date":"2024-11-21T03:16:17","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T03:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=2955"},"modified":"2024-11-21T03:16:17","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T03:16:17","slug":"carlos-alcaraz-makes-his-feelings-known-on-his-life-after-rafael-nadals-retirement-with-popular-meme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=2955","title":{"rendered":"Carlos Alcaraz makes his feelings known on ‘his life after Rafael Nadal’s retirement’ with popular meme"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Carlos Alcaraz is still coming to terms with Rafael Nadal’s retirement from professional tennis, using a popular meme to express his emotions. The 21-year-old had been visibly moved while witnessing Nadal’s farewell at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals.<\/p>\n

Arriving in Malaga for the prestigious team event after his disappointing campaign at the ATP Finals, Alcaraz was determined to see Nadal “retire with a title” for a perfect send-off. However, despite his best efforts, the Netherlands defeated Spain 2-1 in their quarterfinal clash, bringing an end to the former World No. 1’s illustrious career.<\/p>\n

Following the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschulp, Alcaraz briefly managed to keep Spain’s chances alive by beating Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(0), 6-3, which he\u00a0dedicated to Rafael Nadal.<\/p>\n

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However, Carlos Alcaraz was unable to postpone the 38-year-old’s retirement for too long, as Alcaraz and Marcell Granollers suffered a 7-6(4), 7-6(3) loss to Van de Zandschulp and Wesley Koolhof in the doubles decider. The World No. 3 was visibly emotional as he embraced Nadal after the tennis legend delivered his retirement address.<\/p>\n

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